Insulation piercing electrical connector

A method for connecting one or more connection cables to a larger cable, the method comprising:

• providing a connector assembly comprising:
• a mechanical coupling mechanism, the mechanical coupling mechanism comprising one or more of:
• a pivoted torque arm and nut, a cradle and nut combination, a snap-in locking strap, or a clamshell and strap combination;
• one or more electrical connections electrically connected to one or more connection cables;
• and
• a connection end comprising one or more piercing elements, the one or more piercing elements electrically connected to the one or more electrical connections;
• and
• securing the connector assembly to the larger cable by adjusting the mechanical coupling mechanism, the adjusting of the mechanical coupling mechanism causing the one or more piercing elements of the connection end to penetrate insulation of the larger cable and electrically connect to the larger cable.

A connector assembly for connecting a plurality of connection cables to a larger cable comprising insulation, comprising:

• a main body assembly;
• a mechanical coupling mechanism configured to mechanically couple the main body assembly to a larger cable, the mechanical coupling mechanism comprising one or more of:
• a pivoted torque arm and nut, a cradle and nut combination, a snap-in locking strap, or a clamshell and strap combination;
• a plurality of electrical connections configured to electrically connect with the plurality of connection cables;
• and
• a connection end comprising one or more piercing elements, the one or more piercing elements being electrically connected with the plurality of electrical connections and configured to penetrate insulation of the larger cable when the main body assembly is mechanically coupled to the larger cable.